Digital Solutions Korea - Press release 8 November 2024
EU Business Hub holds the first Digital Solutions Korea 2024 exhibition
(8 November 2024) The EU Business Hub programme will host the first exhibition: Digital Solutions Korea 2024.
The Digital Solutions Korea 2024 will take place in December over three days, on 3rd (Tuesday), 5th (Thursday), and 6th (Friday), at the SOFITEL Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Jamsil. Selected European SMEs and Start-ups with technological capabilities and track records of international business cooperation will visit Seoul and exhibit their innovative digital solutions.
The European companies participating in this event provide digital solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, digital health, Extended Reality (XR), IoT, online media platforms, robotics, semiconductors, telecommunications and many more innovative software solutions.
In particular, for three days, the EU Business Hub will offer Business to Business (B2B) matchmaking. EU companies will hold business talks with interested Korean companies. The event provides opportunities for 1:1 meetings for companies to build diverse business prospects, including technology partnerships, licensing, and joint R&D, all aimed at building meaningful business relationships. In order to facilitate communication during business meetings, an interpretation service is provided at the exhibition.
Additionally, a Business Networking Reception hosted by the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea will take place on 3rd December (Tuesday) at the exhibition venue where key local business stakeholders are invited. It will allow attendees to enhance their networking connections with the European SMEs and start-ups in a more informal setting.
The EU Business Hub – Korea programme will also be operating a booth at Softwave 2024, taking place 4th –6th December at COEX, Seoul, to actively promote the visibility of the programme and its business mission. On 4th December (Wednesday), EU SMEs and start-ups participating in the business mission will visit Softwave 2024, providing 1:1 onsite matchmaking opportunity for Softwave 2024 exhibitors.
"The ICT industry of the Republic of Korea, which accounts for 30-40% of total exports, is experiencing strong growth driven by the rapid spread of cloud services and supported by semiconductors exports. Having earned a reputation as a global ICT powerhouse, the RoK is steadily investing into innovative technologies such as advanced semiconductor, next-generation network, Artificial Intelligence, big data, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. Many companies may seek global partnerships” said Tanith Bello, Programme Officer at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea. "I hope that Digital Solutions Korea 2024 serves as a valuable platform for relevant Korean businesses and organisations to connect with European SMEs and start-ups showcasing their cutting-edge digital solutions and technologies, allowing them to seize opportunities for business partnerships."
Korean digital solution companies regardless of their size, wishing to visit the Digital Solutions Korea 2024 exhibition and/or to arrange one-on-one business meetings can apply in advance through the EU Business Hub’s Korean website.
About the EU Business Hub –Korea Programme
The EU Business HUB – Korea is a programme funded by the European Union that aims at supporting business collaboration between Korean and EU companies. Between 2024 and 2027, the programme will organise a total of 10 business missions in the form of business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking and exhibition events in three industry sectors: Digital Solutions, Healthcare & Medical Equipment, and Green & Low-carbon Technologies. Each event will feature up to 50 selected European SMEs and start-ups with cutting-edge products and technologies. Potential Korean partners have the possibility to meet the participating EU companies and hold business talks at the event venue to seek out various business opportunities, including distribution and sales, industrial and technological cooperation, and joint ventures.
Contacts for Press Release and Event Coverage
Telephone:
Yi , Min Jae / Manager 010-5231-8513
Shin, Seung Hee / Senior Manager 010-5189-4876
Shin, Da Jeong / Staff 010-5685-6844
Park, Hyun Bin / Staff 010-9513-1626
Email: rokcomm@eubusinesshub.eu
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https://korea.eubusinesshub.eu/ko
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